Do you ever have trouble starting a task?

I have the same problem. I just don't have the motivation to start. It's even hard for me to maintain my attention because the work is so boring.

yes I have trouble

Always have trouble with procrastinating.

One trick my psychiatrist has taught me--

When you have an important task to do, make it the first thing you do when you get up in the morning. Don't do anything else (except get your coffee).

Now I realize this can't work for all tasks but I think the reasoning behind it can be applied to most situations. Don't give your brain a chance to procrastinate or rebel. If it's midday or later, try this--Sit for about 20 minutes in a quiet space and close your eyes. Try to meditate. If you can't or don't know how, just sit quietly with eyes closed and visualize the task at hand. After the 20 minutes get up and go straight to it. No detours no distractions. May not work every time but does work frequently.

Yes due to procrastination, and depression.

I'm sitting here feeling the same way. I took a couple of days off due to anxiety. My plan was to catch up on some housework. I managed to get a few things done. But, not near enough. As I'm typing; I'm looking a basket full of clothes that need folding before I pick my kid up from school. So far, I've come up with just about every excuse there is to put it off. Such a simple thing. Yet, it seems like a huge task.

I've been taking concerta for the past week or so. However, it's the same deal. It'll take a while before it starts working.

All we can do is hang in there I guess.